Re: Luke and Peter (was E and C)
Arthur V. Chadwick (chadwicka@swac.edu)
Thu, 23 Oct 1997 14:09:24 -0700>Perhaps the reason A. Chadwick sees recent total global deluge in these
>scriptures is more a prior theological imperative, than good exegetical
>effort. Sure, these (Lu17 & 2Pe2) are references to the flood, but as
>a historical (and prophetic) reference to man's sin and God's judgement,
>not a lesson on geology. Where exactly do we find reference to the
>comprehensive geological details of the flood A. Chadwick seems to find
>there. Perhaps he (and others) can help.
I find clear reference to the flood of Noah in these texts. Any assertion
about the context of the flood would naturally have to refer back to the
original story. The Lukian account does refer to "the flood came and
destroyed them all"
Art
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